Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District

Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District Monthly board meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6
pm. The public is welcome.

Soil and Water Conservation districts have served Illinois resource protection needs since 1938 when the Dust Bowl prompted Congress to encourage the states to establish a program to assure that the country would never again experience such a catastrophic and devasting event. Illinois met the challenge by enacting the Soil and Water Conservation Districts Act (70 ILCS 405). SWCDs were originally formed with one goal - control soil erosion. SWCDs provide the administrative and technical services which are a necessity for the programs to succeed. We have worked very diligently helping reduce soil erosion to tolerable limits on more than 90% of the state's agricultural acres.

09/15/2026

University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers to provide public pollinator garden stewardship opportunities at the Rend Lake Project Office Visitor Center. Volunteers will receive training on how to care for pollinator gardens, assist with garden stewardship, and meet other volunteers. Register at go.illinois.edu/RendLakePollinate.

Fall is a perfect time to stock your pond! Stop by our office located at 711. North DuQuoin Street, Benton and place you...
09/15/2026

Fall is a perfect time to stock your pond! Stop by our office located at 711. North DuQuoin Street, Benton and place your order today!

Drop by the office and place your order today!711 N. Main, Benton IL
09/09/2026

Drop by the office and place your order today!
711 N. Main, Benton IL

It Is A Beautiful Day To Order FISH!!!!
08/31/2026

It Is A Beautiful Day To Order FISH!!!!

08/26/2026
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08/12/2026

Pretty 🆒!!!

Horticulture Educator Kim Rohling will speaking so you don’t want to miss out!Register today!
07/17/2026

Horticulture Educator Kim Rohling will speaking so you don’t want to miss out!
Register today!

Gardening for Moths is a program designed to create sustainable and moth-friendly garden spaces that support the survival and thriving of moth populations. The program emphasizes the importance of moths as pollinators and beautiful nocturnal creatures often overlooked in traditional gardening practices. Join Horticulture Educator Kim Rohling to see what actions you can take in your own backyard. Learn more and register at: go.illinois.edu/gfmoths.

Women owning woodlands "WOW" in Illinois, this is for you! Don't miss out on this event! Register today!!!!!
07/17/2026

Women owning woodlands "WOW" in Illinois, this is for you! Don't miss out on this event! Register today!!!!!

Sourdough is a favorite of mine!
07/17/2026

Sourdough is a favorite of mine!

Ready to master the art of sourdough?

Turn simple ingredients — flour, water, and salt — into delicious, crusty artisan bread with the power of natural fermentation. Discover how wild yeasts and beneficial bacteria work together to create the rich flavor, chewy texture, and beautiful crust that make sourdough so irresistible.

Whether you're a beginner baker or looking to perfect your technique, our website reveals the secrets behind creating and maintaining a sourdough starter, mastering fermentation, and baking incredible homemade loaves.

👉 Explore our website and start your sourdough journey today!
https://extension.illinois.edu/food/baking

You can never be to careful with a pressure cooker. Get yours tested for FREE.
07/17/2026

You can never be to careful with a pressure cooker. Get yours tested for FREE.

Get your pressure canner tested for FREE by Illinois Extension!

A pressure canning tester is a calibration device used to check the accuracy of dial-gauge pressure canners. Over time, gauge needles can become inaccurate, which can lead to under-processed foods and an increased risk of harmful bacteria like botulism.

We currently offer pressure canner testing at our Franklin, Jackson, Randolph, and Williamson county offices, but we will offer it at all of our locations soon.

All pressure canner testing will be done by appointment only. You can call our offices to schedule your appointment today!

Office contacts: extension.illinois.edu/fjprw/find-our-office

More information about pressure canners: extension.illinois.edu/food-preservation/pressure-canners
Educational videos and workshops: https://extension.illinois.edu/food-preservation/learn

Address

711 N Du Quoin Street
Benton, IL
62812

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16184384021

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